These verb refer to cut off an unwanted part to make an object smaller, tidy, etc.

这些动词均指剪切掉不需要的部分使物体更小、更整齐些等。

youdao

When you refer back to indefinite pronouns, you use plural pronouns or possessives, and a plural verb.

但指代不定代词的需用复数代词，物主代词及复数动词。

youdao

However, when it's used to refer to the God of Israel it's clearly singular, it always has a singular verb.

但是， 当指的是犹太人的上帝时，就变成单数，因为他是独一无二的。

youdao

However, when it's used to refer to the God of Israel it's clearly singular, it always has a singular verb.

但是，当指的是犹太人的上帝时,就变成单数，因为他是独一无二的。

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